The 'ice crystals' that flattened their food gardens and the surroundings this week is being described as severe.
Community leader and Tekep clansman of Maltaka, in the Upper Kaguel, John Kombani Boi said they will suffer the consequences and need the attention of government authorities.
He said this El Nino is far worse than 1997 as it completely sweep anything that is green.
"This is far worse. This is really a catastrophe. We have never witnessed such frosts in the past and I am really sad to see our people suffer," Boi said.
